Everyone gets to a point in the selling process where they are wondering, “Will my house sell?” Maybe the neighbor’s house sold more quickly. Maybe showings are few and far between. It’s such an emotional process that it’s hard to hear “everything sells” when you’re waiting for a buyer to fall in love with your house and make an offer. Let’s talk about preparation, pricing, and that “one” person for everything to come together for your home sale.
House Preparations: After months of prepping, sorting, cleaning, and updating your house it’s only normal that you are wondering, “Why isn’t my house selling?” The fewer buyer objections the better. Work with an experienced Realtor to prioritize your “to do” list. Often, the items that you see as important are not a high priority. Should you paint your trim or focus on moving out furniture? Good question.
Pricing Your House: Pricing a house involves amassing data and then relying on a real estate professional to bring knowledge, experience, and an understanding of current market conditions. Sounds simple, right? Never underestimate how nerve-wracking it is to home in on a price for your house. Where are the buyers? In the Chittenden County market today, most buyers are looking under $500,000. The higher your price, the fewer the buyers. Most buyers are looking at their monthly payments which include taxes and insurance. Buyers who are financing are sensitive to interest rate fluctuations.
Finding That “One” Buyer: If you have prepared your house, priced it according to market conditions, and you’re still not attracting buyers then “what went wrong?” Short answer, nothing is wrong. You did the work; you hired a real estate professional. Now, you need “one buyer” to fall in love with your location and the house lay out.
With a preparation plan, a well-supported pricing strategy, and patience for the one buyer who sees your home as the right fit, you can approach the selling process with more clarity and confidence. If you’re thinking about selling your home, contact us to get started.
Neither snow, rain, or sleet will keep us from helping you buy a house in the upcoming snowy, cold months in Vermont.
Why do some houses sell for less than their Zillow estimate? Do you think your house will sell for more than the online estimates? In our area, many of you, whether selling or buying, are a bit vexed when they search online. This may lead you to “Enter Your Address and Find Your Home Value,” which just triggers many, many phone calls from real estate agents.
We would love to write the script for a show, “The Real House Hunters of Chittenden County.” This reality show could follow a group of buyers in their search for the perfect house. Alas, no one has called us (yet) to work on a pilot, so we’ll just regale you with a few house hunting tips to save you some drama.
In the wake of the historic flooding that resulted in Vermont being declared a Federal Disaster Area many homeowners and buyers have been asking, “Is my house at risk of flooding?” There is no definitive answer to this question, however we have some resources available to help assess risk levels. Remember, though, water takes its own “path” and what may “not” be in a flood zone or high risk area right now could turn into one very quickly depending on the circumstances.
It’s turning into a cruel summer for many buyers and sellers. Sellers and buyers are increasingly afraid that their house sale or purchase may be their next mistake.
We do sell houses year-round in Northwest Vermont. Who are these buyers and sellers? Why can’t they wait until the “spring market” when the grass is green and the ice has melted from driveways?
What do you love about your home? Our marketing program goes above and beyond your average real estate listing. We take the time to research your location, amenities and unique features to attract qualified buyers. We love what you love!
